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H.R. 2800

WINGMAN Act

Working to Integrate Networks Guaranteeing Member Access Now Act or the WINGMAN Act

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide veterans with the option to grant read-only access to their records in the databases of the Veterans Benefits Administration to covered congressional employees. The covered congressional employees must be employed in the office of the Member of Congress who represents the district where the veteran resides.

Under the bill, a covered congressional employee is (1) a permanent, full-time employee of a Member of Congress who is responsible for assisting constituents with federal agencies and departments; (2) designated by the Member; and (3) someone who satisfies the criteria required by the VA for recognition as an agent or attorney. However, the bill specifies that a covered congressional employee may not be recognized as an agent or attorney with respect to veterans' benefit claims.

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10](R-PA)Sponsor
50 cosponsors8 D42 R
50cosponsors1committees8actions8subjects
  1. Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  3. Committee

    Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  4. Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  5. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  6. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  7. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  8. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

WINGMAN Act — Informed